Best Supplements for Improving Dark Marks
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- čas přidán 7. 05. 2021
- Dark spots, Post Inflammatory, Hyperpigmentation, and Melasma are notoriously difficult skin conditions to treat. Many people find themselves on the hunt for the perfect option to clear the dark marks and once the hyperpigmentation is finally cleared the rollercoaster ride begins of trying to keep the spot clear or prevent new marks from showing up. This can become very exhausting as even the very best topical ingredients have their limits.
As we start to approach the warmer weather and venture outside you may want to consider choosing one of the supplements discussed to help fight hyperpigmentation from the inside out. Listed below are the dietary changes and supplements as well as a new prescription pill that is super effective when it comes to treating hyperpigmentation in the right patient.
Up your Vit C by drinking lemon water, eating your colorful veggies etc. broccoli and asparagus are rich in the mother of all antioxidants glutathione. Add antioxidants+ anti-inflammatory spices to your food like turmeric and ginger, drink your green tea and Indulge wisely Red wine and dark chocolate are also rich in antioxidants
The number one supplement that I recommend to my patients because there is mounting scientific evidence showing how beneficial and effective it is at treating melasma and other forms of hyperpigmentation is polypodium leucotomos PLE is a fern plant extract oral antioxidant found in:
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There are some new products on the market worth mentioning that you guys my want to look into I am currently trying the Blur Potion by Zitsticka. It has a nice blend of antioxidants:
In regards to oral prescription medications there is an extremely effective scientifically-backed oral medication for melasma called Tranexamic acid - it works by decreasing melanin synthesis, and decreasing angiogenesis, and significantly reduces the visible appearance of hyperpigmentation its been prescribed for years by our Obgyn colleagues for clotting disorders and it is considered an off label use* Rx required & not everyone is a good candidate) From my patient experience and extensive review of the data, this is one of my favorite options for the appropriate patients who are dealing with stubborn recalcitrant melasma. You absolutely have to talk to your doctor about the risk vs benefits of this medication everyone is NOT a good candidate.
These do not take the place of sunscreen* Sunscreen is still your number 1 defense against any and all forms of hyperpigmentation, These are a fantastic additional option especially for those with stubborn pigmentation.
Thanks so much for watching. I hope you found this video helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions for me if so Leave them down below and I will see you in the next video or over on IG. @dralexisstephens
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Dr Stephens you have changed my life! Thank you for this channel and the education. My talks with my dermatologist and aesthetician has been so much more informative. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Without a doubt you are God sent.
You are so welcome! Glad you find the videos helpful❤️
@@DrAlexisStephens I am looking for something for my child who is a teen and has severe hyperpigmentation on her face and back and arms. Are any of these safe for teens and if so, which ones? Ps. New Subbie 🤗 💟 Love your channel.
Dr Stephens you r a God sent. Thank you for living out your purpose so loud. How do I get the products to buy?
@@DrAlexisStephens is it possible to have a consultation with you?
@@DrAlexisStephens I have frickles what to used to take it off and the dark marks from acne what face cream to used to fade it
Thank you so much Doctor. We need more doctors like you who know what people of color go through! I swear dermatologists in real life don't really show much concern over their patients' skin.
So glad you find the videos helpful!
You got that right, especially in South GA !!!!
I'm facing the same issue in Switzerland we barely have black doctors here!!
@@lisag6416 yes I’m still looking for someone near Fayetteville North Carolina 😞
@@awilson4718 ME TOO live in the area also.Noone here at all.
You and Dr Dray and Rattan are the only 3 people I actually trust. I can't believe people follow those self proclaimed 'Skin Experts' that have zero medical schooling.
I enjoy a few skin “experts” myself. I believe they have their place in the skincare community. What I cant understand is why some people will dispute the word of a derm over what a so-called expert says 😱
Me too.
@@bdet313 tbf you shouldn't confuse knowledge with credentials. I'm sure there are many dermatologists who are incompetent, while others who didn't get the credentials but spent their whole life studying skin biology, who know what they're talking about.
@@logical_lb3059 i second what u say. credentials are probably a good guide but i wouldnt completely trust someone just because they have credentials. dr oz was peddling useless products on tv using his credentials for years
Me too
I’ve learned so much about skincare through your channel. Thank you. forever grateful.
Hey Dr! I looove your videos and recommend them to my fellow melanin sisters all the time! It’s nice to see someone who provides evidence based skincare info! 💕🙏🏾
I LOVE this video. A real time saver. I wish I had this video to hand several years ago! Everything you mentioned in the video, I had found out by YEARS of trial and error/research! ...and here it all is now, within one video! I know this will help a lot of people who have melasma! These ingredients really work! My skin is the best it has been in a long time!
Thank you - keep info on melasma coming! Love it
I love seeing such an educated woman of color sharing truthful and insightful information, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Glutathione & Vit C supplements helped to rid me of post acne hyper pigmentation. Will definitely add PLE to the mix! Thank you!
Hey! I started glutathione about 2 weeks ago. How long does it take to see results?
@Elle Celle What brand?
Glutathione didn't turn you white?
Which brand did you use?
I love that you want us to be healthy from the inside out. 💕
Good to know they exist. Nice to see you here
Thank you☺️
THANK YOU for all of your knowledge and advice! I’m adding one of these TODAY!!
Which one you ordered and the results ?
Dr Stephens is my favorite skin care channel. Fun and informative. I’ve learned so much about skin and my routine has changed for the better since my introduction to her channel.
THIS WAS A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION...THANK YOU SO MUCH Dr. Stephens!
I wish I went to you in Miami 8 years ago when I went to my first dermatologist. He made me pay a lot of money just to look at my skin for 10 seconds and recommended that I buy his products. You care about your patients and by giving all this info out for free, it shows that you care. Most dermatologist won’t do what you do so next time I’m in Miami, I’m booking an appointment with YOU!
Book early bcuz she be booked a month out. But it’s worth it! She completely transformed my skin. And she’s just that beautiful in person😊.
Thank you for sharing your expertise in your video. I appreciate learning something new.
Love love love your makeup Dr. Stephens! It’s always so natural looking !😍😍
Thank you Dr. For the much needed info.
Thank you Dr. Alexis for all the information! I love your videos, they are very helpful ! You’re beautiful inside and outside !🥰😍
A pretty Black dermatologist living in a sunny state and STILL has gorgeous skin?!? WHAT! Of COURSE I subbed! Lol. Thank you so much Dr. Stephens. I’m a 37 yrs young black woman struggling with my hyperpigmentation and a few post inflammatory dark spots on my jawline from hormonal acne that showed up about a year ago. I’m trying to fix it and I’m so glad I found this series!🥰Currently searching your channel for a hormonal acne segment. Thank you again🤗
Thank you! You are such an amazing woman!!
You are a gem! I started looking more into your channel about my hyperpigmentation and I added ALOT of products you recommended to my skincare and just after only a few days, my scars are actually fading (SUNSCREEN IS A MUST GUYS!!) So I’ll definitely be adding one of these to my routine. Thank you sm💕!
Which sunscreen do you use?
@@destinyjay1597 pipette!
So happy for you....do u mind naming those products which helped you with scars? Thank you
@@wazimarameen4973 the good molecules toner & discoloration serum along with the pipette sunscreen & vitamin e had always helped me.
I love everything about you,thanks for all your help.plz keep it going
Dr Alexis, thank you for this video! I have spent so much money on topicals and your video on how to sync your skincare with your cycle has been a game changer! It really helped me to get in tune with my body and ultimately led to healing my skin from the inside out. Topicals are great for clearing my skin, diet is essential and mandatory for prevention and formation of new acne for me. Even your first video with all the foods on the kitchen island! Changed my life! Thank you again!
Thank you very much for all of your videos. I have been on Tretinoin for a year. However, I was not seeing results. I am hopeful that I will see results after listening to all of your videos. The dermatologist never mentioned a mineral sunscreen just use a su screen. So thank you for educating me on mineral sunscreen for my dark skin. Plus, I have been using the wrong moisturizer for my hyperpigmentation. I am 51 with years of misinformation.
Dr. Stephens, I’m so glad I ran across your page. You are a life saver. I wish you were in my state! Thank you for sharing. I found this video very helpful and educational.
Thank you for this! 🙌
Thanks for this SUPER helpful video Dr. Stephens
This was very informative thank you for your knowledge.
Probably going to watch this a couple of times because it’s so helpful! Thank you!
Awesome!!!! Lots of relevant information Thank you Dr
Fantastic, thank you!!!!!!!
I like the fact that you use scientific evidence to back your claim. Thank you.
Thank you Dr ,you are a great help 👏❤
Omg! Perfect timing for this video. Just what I need, thank you!
You’re so pretty!
@@azra6706 aw what?! 🙈😟🥺 Thank you! I really appreciate the comment. You too love! Stay blessed.
Thank for great accurate information💯blessings to you.
Thank you! My 17 yr old daughter has been struggling w this issue.
Thank you so much beautiful sister God bless you always see very honest see how people God bless you again
Really enjoy watching your videos, the educational content has significantly guided me through my skin process. I'm so grateful for your content!
I always get great information and learn something new with you Dr Stephens. Thanks so much. I have a lot of pih marks on my chin and neck from adult onset acne. Some of these marks I’ve had for decades and no derm in the past could offer more than hydraquinone which was a big fail for me. After watching your hyperpigmentation video I’m trying topical tranexamic acid now and hope I get good results from that. Cyspera may be next. Unfortunately no deems in the Boston area (surpringly) have AnteAge. Anyway, thanks so much for the excellent education on how our skin works!
New subby here!!! ❤️☺️ Someone that understands brown skin! ☺️🙏🏽🥰😍
Thank you for sharing 🙌🏾
This is an amazing video. I love your channel. I have learned so much! I was wondering if you could do a video on how to lighten a dark neck. I have had a darker neck for years and recently found out that I have PCOS. I have no idea what to and would really appreciate your expertise. Darker underarms would also be a point I believe many women of color would benefit from. Thank you and keep up the amazing work!
I literally just subscribed. I had clear clean skin all the way to adult. Then I went to college and hit 25 and all of a sudden my face breaks out and because my skin didn’t need much I didn’t know what to do! Thanks for this series!
Same!
Adult acne girl it happened to me finally had it cleared at 40 it was up and down emotionally and progress wise. I changed my dermatologist and outside of a little bit of hyperpigmentation I am quite pleased.
Agreed! Herbs, spices + vitamins, minerals (in addition to plenty of fruits and vegetables) = big boost, glowing skin! Expect “Even Greater Things,” in 2021! Happy Mother’s Day, Dr. Stephens! Shalom! ⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️
Omg 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽I’ve always wanted to know this as I’m trying to heal my hyperpigmentation from the inside out (diet) , as well as good skincare
I am loving this information
She is so pretty! 🌸
Love all your informative videos! Would you please do one on correcting acne pitting?
Girl you had me because of your beauty. And your skin is flawless.
When you said Florida sun 🌞, I went to searching. I'm not going to get too happy until Tuesday when I call. Hopefully you take my insurance.
I want a dermatologist with my skin color that'll understand fully my issues.
Enjoy your weekend. I'll be calling after the holiday.
Thank you so much for the information
Very informative. Never knew how food & green tea could help.
Thank you! I've tried several other brands and have been disappointed. Going to order a few of these brands now.
You are welcome!
@@DrAlexisStephens Under my eyes is so dark I try every thing is not working can I take Photo and u can see?
Your skin is so pretty.
Great information and gorgeous smile xo
Great info dr
Thank you for all you do DR Stephens. Your videos are always so informative. Thank you for talking about Glutathione. A lot of people sleep on the amazing benefit this ingredient posses and only focus on the skin lightening ignorant of the fact that you need to consume glutathione in a very high dose to get the lightening effect. Urrgh!!
Yes Dr. I was wondering if any of these products would help with just typical aging spots
Thank you for sharing your expertise! I have watched many of your vids and find them extremely helpful. When you discuss hyperpigmentation I notice that you mention melasma as an example, do you have any recommendations for treating hyperpigmentation from acanthosis nigricans and the various parts of the body where hyperpigmentation occurs, as a result of AN, ie neck, knuckles, knees, etc.? Thank you!!
Thanks for the much needed info. What are the side effects of the OTC supplements?
When I relocate to Florida you will be my dermatologist
Wow you're absolutely stunning with amazing skin, thanks for all the recommendations ❤️❤️❤️
This was so informative, thank you.
Wonderful, thank you! :)
Thank you so much beautiful intelligent Queen ❤️
This is the third time today I've watched a CZcams doctor talk about Heliocare supplements. I think it's worth buying.
Hi Dr. Stephens! Thanks for all of your great videos. Can you do a video of Hydroxychloroquine hyperpigmentation?
Man there's a reason why I'm not a doctor. I'm so grateful that you put out this information but I'm just going to be honest I don' know wth you be talking about. *crying emoji* Lord help me keep up because I need to get rid of this bad skin smh
I love your videos! The advice that you give has helped me tremendously with my skincare routine. I would like to know what your thoughts are on Hair, Skin, and Nails supplements?
Happy Mother’s Day Doc thank you for all the info you speak about I suffer from dark mark from pimples. What do you think of NAC with evening prime rose vitamin can I take them
Thank you! I would like to see a full week skin routine for a person with hyperpigmentation. Like which product each day. Acids, masks, and exfoliating.
She has a video on this, with the exception of masks. I’ve been doing her daily skin care regimen for about 4 months now and I’ve seen significant improvement.
@@serenity3900 which video is this? Sorry, not op.
Serenity which video does she detail her routine?
I'm sure she has multiple similar videos but you could start with this one: czcams.com/video/qjD1AP53z44/video.html
Yup I've been doing the routine she suggested, after finding products that work, and everyone I know has said that my skin looks like it's glowing. I also take vitamin c and lysine daily and my hyperpigmentation has cleared up. I have to use a magnifying mirror to apply my serum to the dark spots.
Wow! This is awesome. I have tried creams etc etc to try to help with hyperpigmentation im definitely going to try these. Thankyou so much!
Your skin is glowing sis! Perks of working in Derm!
Hi Dr Alexis Stephens please make more videos for all skin types.
Thank you so much love you
Can you make a video on morning and evening routine? Showing step by step what needs to be done for hyperpigmentation
Dr. Stephens, I'm a new subscriber and LOVE LOVE your channel and the Invaluable skincare information you share especially caring for brown/dark skin--You're a God-send--Thank you very much.🙏🏼😊🏆🙌🏽👏
I'm considering getting a chemical peel done on both my legs to remove the "stubborn hyperpigmentation" left over from some old injuries and for "strawberry bumps". 🤔What chemical peel do you recommend for the legs and/or alternatives for the same--thank you.
Thank you
Hola 😇 thank you very much ❤
Thanks👐
Great Video ! I had no idea their were supplements for hyperpigmentation ! Thank you sooo much !
thanks for guide
Hi Dr Stephans could you do a review on Cosmelan and Dermamelan peel treatment, is it safe for black skin?
Thanks
I’ve just got some hyperpigmentation spot on my face because I didn’t wear sunscreen for a 20 minutes walk ! By bad but thanks to your videos I found a product with PLE in a France called Dermobiane Solaire, pretty cheap too but with only 300mg of PLE. Anyway thank you so much Dr. Stephens
Good afternoon! I love the wealth of information that your sharing with us! I live in Florence, South Carolina, do you know of any black dermatologists in my area?
You can do a Google search.
💎💎💎Very Helpful🌿Thank You.
Please Dr Alexis do an updated version... please 😢
Thanks for sharing! Would Sundown Naturals Turmeric Curcumin suffice as an antioxidant? Would it accomplish the same thing?
Thank you Dr. Stephens!! Very informative 👏🏿
Hello Dr good review, can I get all these supplements together at once or I buy only one for a start
You need over a million subscribers!! You are life changing and the work that you do behind scenes
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
So, so glad I have found you!!! Wish you were in Arizona!! Thank you! How can you get of broken capillaries on you cheeks and around your nose. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. 👏👏👏👏🙏❤️
Can you do a video on DPN’s. Very common in skin of color but mostly talked about after they present. Thank you for your informative videos?
Here > czcams.com/video/-uFktyiMmdQ/video.html
Hi Doctor your video is very interesting I am struggling with melasma for the past 7 years I would like to try the supplement and the other products can you please list all the names thank u and have a blessed day
Great video dr I love you so much u r a blessed for people not only skin of colour but other too . Btw what's your thoughts on asthaxanthin lots of love and respect from India ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
your skin is so beautiful
Thanks for your input... i just started to take this supplement last week. I opted for the brand Summer Ready thanks to your recommendation and honestly i've seen a very quick improvement on my hyperpigmentation and quality of my skin texture. I use it daytime in conjuction with Ulta Md spf 46 for acne prone skin (also your recom). At night i use a trenexamix and/or azelaic serum with pea size low concentration tretenoid. I think i finally found my recipe. I really recommend this supplement but indeed ensure it goes well with other meds or vitamins. Dr i really wanna thank you aswell for all your tips... your are essential and so happy for your generosity to share your knowledge on this plateform. Much love from Montreal (Canada).
What supplements are you taking?
@@Siasebastiao she says she's taking the summer ready
Hello and thank you so much for all your wonderful information. Will you please give some brands on zinc that are good for my teenager. Her and I have menstrual cycle breakouts. I mainly only use zinc if I feel a cold coming cause I read it can lower the bodies copper levels. What is your opinion?
Good day, Doc.Thank you so much for the info. Are these also effective for hyperpigmentation on the body? Specifically the buttock area?
I am from New York but I find when I am in places with warmer climates such as FL and Jamaica West Indies, my skin looks and does better, very strange
It's not black skin weren't made for cold weather when you think about it. In Africa there's only 2 seasons and the lowest degree would be 18°C
The environment is definitely different, I feel the same way whenever I visit Africa. Normally when it gets warmer at least in NYC, my skin acts uppp. But over there I’m completely fine. I don’t even need all the skincare products I use over here, black soap and sunscreen and I’m good to go.
Yeah. Same with me. I am dark skinned, and when I am in those areas/regions my skin tans evenly and gives a nice dark brown glow.
Our skin looks better with more sun and moisture
Probably because those air pollutants are much higher in NY
I purchased my first bottle of Summer Ready about a month ago and I can already see a difference. I have already ordered my second bottle. Thanks for sharing!
How many you take one a day
@@deuntahawkins6609 I take 2 pills a day
@@antoinetteclark6249 does it work ? Have you seen an improvement in texture or brightness